Instant Pot Lasagna
A hearty, cheesy delight that transforms your weeknight meals into a comforting feast. With layers of tender noodles, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheeses, this recipe is not just easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for families or gatherings, you’ll have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Brown the ground meat for about 5-7 minutes and drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Layer a third of uncooked noodles over the meat sauce, followed by half the ricotta, one-third of mozzarella, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
- Repeat layers with another third of noodles, remaining ricotta, more mozzarella, and more seasoning. Top with the final layer of noodles.
- Pour any remaining sauce over the last noodle layer and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Close the lid, seal properly, and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before opening.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg